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House passes a bill that could lead to a TikTok ban if Chinese owner refuses to sell
A TikTok spokesman is criticizing Congress for being too secretive as it advances a proposal that could lead to a nationwide ban of the popular video app.
Hunter Biden in defiant deposition blasts GOP, insists he did not involve his father in business
“For more than a year, your Committees have hunted me in your partisan political pursuit of my dad,” Hunter Biden said in an opening statement obtained by The Associated Press. He accused Republicans of trafficking in "innuendo, distortion, and sensationalism” and insisted, "I did not involve my father in my business.”
Peterson drops out of Oregon 5th District race, endorses Bynum in Democratic primary
Peterson’s exit means a head-to-head matchup between Bynum and 2022 nominee McLeod-Skinner.
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas impeached by House Republicans
Mayorkas becomes the first cabinet secretary to be impeached since 1876. The Democratic-controlled Senate is expected to leave Mayorkas in office.
Congress passes stopgap spending measure to dodge Friday shutdown threat
The House and the Senate have approved a short-term measure to keep the full federal government funded until early March.
Leaked documents on Snake River dams lead to congressional hearing
Republicans demand answers from the Biden administration as documents suggested it could be making moves to remove Washington’s four Lower Snake River dams.
State Rep. Maxine Dexter joins race to succeed Earl Blumenauer in Congress
The two-term state representative from Northwest Portland announced Tuesday she’s running for the U.S. House, joining an increasingly crowded Democratic field to replace retiring Congressman Earl Blumenauer.
Susheela Jayapal steps down from Multnomah County Board to run for Congress
Multnomah County Commissioner Susheela Jayapal is stepping down from office to pursue a run for Congress.
Oregon US Rep. Earl Blumenauer will not seek reelection
Blumenauer has spent five decades serving at all levels of elected office. He says Congress is no longer "the most productive way to be involved."
Oregon Republican Rep. Chavez-DeRemer says Jim Jordan wouldn’t unite the party
U.S. Rep. Chavez-DeRemer voted against Rep. Jim Jordan in his effort to become speaker of the House. Cliff Bentz, the state’s other Republican in Congress, voted for Jordan.